Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Explore the dark side of Winston-Salem's history, from a mysterious murder committed by a serial prison escape artist to the rise of one of America's most infamous cult leaders to the inexplicable murder of an entire family, join us on the Winston-Salem True Crime Tour to hear the darkest stories from Winston-Salem's past.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Winston Salem
Guests will travel between sites related to some of Winston-Salem's most ghastly and unusual crimes.
Options
Winston-Salem True Crime Tour
What‘s Included
In-person Guide: English
True Crime Tour
Bottled water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We walked around down town and not only heard true crime stories but history stories as well!
jessicalF9070AR,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was so knowledgeable and fun! Our group had a blast.
Old Salem, NC Cime Tour
Dann S,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are a crime buff you'll enjoy this tour. There were recent and historical cases. Annie's (tour guide) knowledge of the crimes and area history were very impressive. Annie made this tour enjoyable and paced it for my family group. She tempered the content for my 10 year old granddaughter and answered all of our questions. It rained on us at the end but was worth getting wet. Thanks, Dann and Family from Texas and Davie county, NC.
Fun on a Saturday afternoon
Timothy M,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very intriguing crime stories. Our family enjoyed the tour. We learned things we didn’t know about W-S.
Had such an amazing time...
Stephanie C,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had such an amazing time on this tour! Our guide was extremely personable and very well informed on true crime and local history. Truly such a great activity for history buffs and people looking to explore around downtown Winston-Salem!
W-S Crime Tour
Joy M,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very good tour. We enjoyed it. The stories were new to me and I grew up in the W-S area. They were interesting and well told.
Great “True Crime” Tour downtown Winston-Salem
E2079OWantoniac,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Annie was well spoken, entertaining and very knowledgeable as our “True Crime” tour guide. We really enjoyed our tour and look to do more.
I really had fun on the true crime tour
yatziryo2025,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lot of fun to be had on this tour, we loved it. We were a last minute building and just in town for the day, but the tour director and guide were both very accommodating and helpful.
Great tour
Guide592258,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was very interesting! Annie was delightful and we are disappointed we don’t have time to do more tours with her. Will visit her again.
Great!
E7819EUgregl,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very fun tour focused on Winston-Salem's true crime. I liked it a lot and thought it was a fun twist on the spooky tour genre.
True crime walking tour
Eileen P,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting stories of true crime that all involve Winston-Salem. A nice walk through downtown to different locations Our guide was awesome. Would definitely recommend
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